Events for April 25, 2013

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Come explore the unique treasures found in the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department of the Grand Rapids Public Library. Using letters, business documents, personal recollections, scrapbooks, photographs and other items, this exhibit explores unusual and little known stories of Grand Rapids history using the 390 processed collections and over one million photographs held […] Find out more »

Come to the West Leonard and Yankee Clipper branches throughout Earth Week to swap books, DVDs, video games, and CDs. Bring what you don’t want or need and take something new home to keep. Find out more »

Come to the West Leonard and Yankee Clipper branches throughout Earth Week to swap books, DVDs, video games, and CDs. Bring what you don’t want or need and take something new home to keep. Find out more »

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and activities are interspersed between books. Classes end with a fun and creative art activity. Find out more »

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and activities are interspersed between books. Classes end with a fun and creative art activity. Find out more »

11:00 am

Are you crafty? Have you considered selling your wares to consumers? A vibrant community of artisans are taking to websites like Etsy, Craigslist and eBay to connect with interested buyers. Learn more about the rules and policies for selling online. Find out more »

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and activities are interspersed between books. Classes end with a fun and creative art activity. Find out more »

12:00 pm

One of the Little Rock Nine, Carlotta Walls LaNier will be speaking as part of the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan’s 26th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon & Workshop Series. Tickets available at 616.451.2980 or www.fhcwm.org. Find out more »

3:00 pm

You might be lightning-fast at texting but how are your typing skills? Don’t let lack of training slow down your ability to crank out research papers, short stories, and novels. This 9-session class will get you up to speed in just one month. Learn to love your homekeys and type your way through the alphabet […] Find out more »

6:00 pm

When we think of cars in Michigan, we usually think of Detroit, but what about Grand Rapids? Does Grand Rapids have a place for electric cars? Listen to Haris Alibasic from the City of Grand Rapids’ Office of Energy and Sustainability speak about what we’re doing in Grand Rapids to promote clean energy and sustainable […] Find out more »